Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

It's late, but I've been spending my day with my family (and hope you have too!). I feel like Thanksgiving is such a great breath of fresh air in the middle of the most rushed time of the year. It seems like with preparing for holidays and the end of the year everyone seems to take everything for granted. The long weekend to catch up on everything piling up and give thanks for what you have could not be more perfectly timed. Now I'm going to share with you some things I'm thankful for, and I want to hear what you guys are thankful for in the comments!

1) My family and friends

Of course, number one is always going to go to the people who help me get through the day. I'm blessed with a family who provides me with everything I need and more and friends who are sometimes the only thing that keeps me going. I'm thankful that they're all healthy and here with me (especially my dad) because that has not always been the case during the holidays.

2) The fact all of these applications will be due soon

I AM SO SICK OF DEADLINES AND APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES AND EVERYTHING.

I didn't realize that even after I got into the college I want to go to, I would still have to write multiple essays and resumes and fill our applications for several programs. I just want it to be over. :( Thankful that the deadlines for all of these are within the next two weeks and then I can breathe again.

3) This time next week I will be in New York City

I'm SO SO SO thankful for the opportunity to be traveling to NYC next week with my closest friends. And super thankful for parents that are paying for me to go. I'm going with DECA and getting to experience so much that I wouldn't if I was going on my own. The best part is that I will be there with about 30 of my favorite people. OH AND I MIGHT GET TO MEET ANNA SO THAT'S THE REAL BEST PART.

4) Getting more organized/doing better in school

Funny how senior year I'm actually starting to develop study habits and get organized...  Better late than never, I guess? I've finally had classes that I've had to actually try in this year (that sounds awful) but they've whipped my butt into shape. Thankful that I'm not having to learn all of this the hard way next year.

5) The Undeniabæs

Last but certainly not least, my ladies. These girls are my rock. They are the only girls I can really relate to, even when my real life friends don't understand. We're so diverse but so much alike. I feel like we were all brought together for a reason. I don't know why but I don't need to. All I know is that these girls are some of the strongest, most loving, powerful girls that I know. I care about you all so here's some pinecones on a string.

And of course all of you. It might not be a lot, but just the fact that some people read this and care about what I have to say means the world to me. Here's to hopefully many more memories to share with you!

COMMENT AND TELL ME WHAT YOU'RE THANKFUL FOR!

The Sunday Six

November is already halfway over! I don't even remember October and November seems to be going by even quicker! I'm not trying to wish away my senior year or anything, but I think the quicker December comes, the better! 17 days and I'll be in New York City with all of my closest friends. I absolutely cannot wait!

Anyways, I'm trying something new today. I always have an urge to write posts on Sunday after the hype of the weekend has died down, so I'm going to try and make The Sunday Six a regular thing. I love reading bloggers' weekly lists, so I want to try it out myself!

If you know me, you know I'm overly obsessed with glitter and THIS watch from Kate Spade is something I need like yesterday. There's even a leather strap for when you need to tone it down a bit. Perfection.

THIS tutorial shows you how to give your drab ceiling fan a Lilly Pulitzer makeover! I wish I had a fan in my room so I could do this!

Tried my first Chestnut Praline latte today, and I am in love... I feel bad for cheating on my beloved gingerbread, but this might be my new fave.

Speaking of Gingerbread lattes, look what I found at the grocery store today! My closest Starbucks is 12ish minutes away so finding this made me so happy! I can finally have Gingerbread lattes for school in the morning. :)

I started my Christmas list Pinterest board today! Check it out :*

And last but certainly not least...

The Rainy Day Style linkup is tomorrow! Connie and Michaela are two really good friends of mine and I'll be joining, so you should, too! 

Hope all you lovely ladies have a good Monday tomorrow!

-Ashlee

My Shirt Has More Insta Followers Than I Do

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!
and
HAPPY HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Congrats everybody, you made it through another week. Today is senior skip day, so maybe some of you girls are reading this while I'm sleeping. ;) Anyways, I'm here to tell you about a tragic event on this spooky day. You know how you buy a new outfit that you put together in store and you love it. Like REALLY love it. The next day you wear it and show it off and feel so confident. You might even post a #ootd on Instagram. Racking up the likes, so evidently everyone else likes it too.

Your confidence level is sky high. Mine was until Courtney at Behind Her Monogrammed Macbook commented on my pic.

Okay overdramatic story aside, I cracked up when I saw this account and thought y'all would get a laugh, too! The J.Crew gingham shirt is such a classic, which is proven by it's follower count. Whoever made this account is genius.

"My shirt has 11,000 followers, how many does yours have?"

-Ashlee

Get to Know Me: Liebster Award

I love style posts and learning the new trends, but most of my favorite blog posts are the personal ones--the ones that make the blogger feel like a friend rather than a random person that you stalk on the net. Don't get me wrong, I love seeing a blogger's outfit of the day, but I love it even more when there's a story behind the outfit. My favorite blogs are the ones I feel like my best friend is writing and not an unattainable celebrity. Today we'll get a little personal and I'll share some of these favorite blogs with you!

kTm at Pick Your Beau nominated me for the Liebster Award MONTHS ago. Literally in August. (#procrastinationstation) I'm finally doing it, though! Everyone check out her fab blog (one of my favorites, but can't retag her!) and tell her I sent you!

Here we go--

1) Post 11 facts about yourself

2) Answer the 11 questions given to you by the person who nominated you, and then create a set of 11 questions for your nominees!

3) Choose 11 nominees that have less than 200 followers and link to them in your post

4) Let them know they've been tagged!

So first things first, 11 facts about ya girl Ash.

1) My mom has banned me from going to Target before after a few shopping sprees with her card...

2) When I was 3, I competely waxed one of my eyebrows off and it still grows differently than the other one.

3) I'm EXTREMELY afraid of bugs. Like I really don't have any big fear other than bugs, and I will go crazy if there's one around me.

4) I'm a sucker for a big t-shirt and my collection is unrivaled.

5) I'm surprised sweet tea doesn't run through my veins. I may or may not be drinking a Cookout tea as I write this. #shameless

6) I was named after the Ashley River in Charleston which basically means I'm destined to live there, right? (Right.)

7) My parents used to tell me to go in the yard and wait for a bird to land on my head and I would sit there for like an hour waiting. 

8) I'm that girl who is super book smart but people don't know because I'm extremely ditzy and have zero common sense.

9) Cinnamon dolce frap when it's hot, cinnamon dolce latte when it's cold. Except for when gingerbread is out. 

10) Wooden spoons freak me out. Just the texture, ergsfweg. I'm cringing just thinking about them.

11) I can't high-five without looking dumb.

Now for her questions!

If you were an animal, what kind of animal would you be? 

I would be a lion because it's fierce and gets what it wants. What's your favorite kind of drink? 

Sweet tea, hands down. How do you relax?

I'll lay in my bed with all the lights out, put my headphones on, and tune out the world. If I'm really needing a stress reliever I'll go to the dance studio late at night and just dance my heart out.How often do you paint your nails?

I never paint my nails because I bite them so badly that I don't want to draw attention to them. :(What's the best piece of advice you could give someone?

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. It's one of my favorite quotes and always what I'm chanting in my head when taking a risk.What's your favorite thing to order at Starbucks?

Gingerbread lattes! How would you describe your relationship with your BFF?

We're such good friends because we won't let the other walk all over us hahahahaha. People are confused when we show up somewhere without the other. We're basically Serena and Blair. (so cliche but don't even care)Are you a early bird or a night owl?

Such a night owl.Who is your biggest girl crush?

Blake Lively. She's perfect. She has the perfect husband. She had the perfect wedding in Charleston. She's going to have the most perfect child, ugh. 

What's your favorite show to binge watch?

Scandal or Gossip Girl!Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging as something to do in my free time! I've met so many amazing girls and have found out it's so much more than that, though.

Now for my questions!

1) What is your staple wardrobe item?

2) What's the riskiest thing you've done recently?

3) What are your life goals?

4) How do you wear your hair normally?

5) It's 4PM on a Tuesday. What are you doing?

6) What are you being/were you for Halloween?

7) What's your favorite thing about blogging?

8) Do you miss the way things were a year ago?

9) Who's your #mcm?

10) If you could choose your last meal, what would it be?

11) What's your favorite color?

I tag

Carrie at Carrie On Blogs

Caitlin at Your Typical Prep

Sarah at Stylish Sassy and Classy

Connie at Prep Northwest

Courtney at Behind Her Monogrammed Macbook

Anna at Undeniably Anna

Mom at Monogrammed Midwesterner

Julia at Endlessly Exciting

AND YOU if you haven't been tagged!

I can't wait to see your posts! If you decide to do this, let me know!

 -Ashlee

The Undeniable Report

Happy October ladies!

Today's the first day that it finally feels like fall in Tennessee and I couldn't be more excited. I also couldn't be more excited to tell y'all about the Undeniable Report!

"The Undeniable Report is a lifestyle website created for girls that will be your destination for everything you need or care to know about on topics like style, beauty, wellness, business, travel and more."

A few months ago, I found Anna's online magazine and became obsessed! I was beyond thrilled when she contacted me with the opportunity to be a part of the magazine's revamp. At the time, I had no idea how much this magazine would evolve in just a short time! After months of hard work, we officially launched the Undeniable Report website on October 1st. There are new posts everyday about anything from style to culture to wellness and more. 

My personal favorite part is that the site is completely ran by girls like me and you! There isn't a big company overseeing, just Anna (who is amazing, by the way!) and all of us girls that are making this happen! I didn't realize when I signed up for this that I was also signing up for a second family, but that's how things have played out. These girls and I have became closer than I would've ever imagined and talk all day, every day on our group message. (#undeniabæs) It's truly a group of amazing girls.

With all that said, give the site a look! You can see it at http://www.undeniablereport.com and follow us on our social media accounts below! (crazy obsessed with our Twitter)

Twitter: @undeniablerep

Instagram: @undeniablereport

Pinterest: The Undeniable Report

Facebook: The Undeniable Report

Let me know in the comments how you like it!

Where Have I Been?

"You should be hearing from me a lot more often."

Direct quote from my last post... Well, I LIED. Not intentionally, but it has been almost two months! So what have I been up to?

Well, first things first, senior year has been a whirlwind of every emotion I could ever think of. It's bittersweet, difficult, fun, exciting, heartbreaking... The list could go on forever. My classes are hard but my class has grown closer than ever and I wouldn't trade it for the WORLD. I've been really busy with schoolwork (Calculus is kicking my butt.) and making the most out of my senior year. I don't want to miss a second. I've also been applying to colleges! I can't wait for application season to be over, it's as stressful as everyone says.

Speaking of college applications, while on my little breather from blogging I received some very exciting news! I was accepted to University of Alabama with a full tuition plus $10,000 scholarship! Alabama is one of my top choices, so there is a very strong chance I will end up there next fall! So basically my past week has consisted of stalking the followers of the UA Class of 2019 account... (which has some very cute boy followers, might I add) Roll tide, maybe?

The last (but certainly not least) thing I'm going to tell you all about from these past few months is the crazy exciting project I've been working on!

To quote our website, "The Undeniable Report is a lifestyle website created for girls that will be your destination for everything you need or care to know about on topics like style, beauty, wellness, business, travel and more." Be looking out for a post tomorrow exclusively about the website, but until then, you can check it out here. (The official launch is tomorrow!!!) I'm so excited to tell you more about it and the amazing girls I've met through it. Our group message is the only thing getting me through the day half the time!

Now, you really should be hearing from me a lot often... But if you don't believe me after this two month break I don't blame you. Make sure to check back tomorrow for my post about the Undeniable Report!

XOXO

Ashlee

Catching Up (and Birthday Recap!! :)

SO it's been a while...

I've been crazy busy lately, and trying to enjoy my last few weeks of summer. Can you believe that school starts MONDAY for me?!? It's crazy! Hopefully you all are enjoying the last weeks of your summer while I'm in school. I've been a busy bee preparing for senior year and beyond (still can't believe it), working my little tail off to get some extra money before school, and trying to fit my friends in there somehow. I also have a really BIG project I'm working on that I'm so excited to share with you guys! It won't be too long!

Yesterday was my 17th birthday!

I had a reallllllly early rise as far as birthdays go... I had to be at my school at 8:30 to help with freshman orientation. It wasn't awful, but it definitely made me more aware of how fast 6:00 will come Monday morning. I love helping people, so I was really excited I got to do it on my birthday. After I left at 3:30, I swung by the local college's bookstore to pickup my first college textbooks (so weird, so weird) and pick up my paycheck before heading home. I only got to come home for an hour before I had to work. Knowing how upset I was about my lackluster birthday of working, my parents knew exactly how to cheer me up.

I think Tiffany blue can cheer any girl up. I have been wanting a Tiffany charm bracelet since I was really little. I don't really like many other charm bracelets. They can be really tacky, and Pandora bracelets just aren't me. Anything done by Tiffany's is perfect, though. I have been stalking the Tiffany charm site for a day now. So so so in love. I didn't want a class ring, so they thought this would be a better alternative, and I agree wholeheartedly.

Afterwards was a long, busy night at work. Right before I walked out, I was surprised by some of my favorite coworkers! They brought in a cookie cake and handed me a card that had $70 cash, $25 to Starbucks, and $30 to my favorite nail salon! Definitely a surprising and happy ending to my long day. :)

Now after I write this, we are actually celebrating my birthday today with a shopping trip and dinner. 

Now that school is starting, I'll be on a more structured schedule. You should be hearing from me a lot more often. Love you guys!

XO

Ashlee